Father Christmas Santa Performer

Santa Performer for our 2026 Christmas Grotto. This is a paid seasonal role, ideal for someone who is confident with children and families, enjoys creating a magical festive experience, and can stay in character throughout each session. You will be welcoming families into our Christmas Grotto, chatting with children, listening to Christmas wishes, handing out gifts, posing for photos and helping to create a calm, happy and memorable Christmas experience. You will be supported by the View Garden Centre team throughout the event. Dates Required: You must be available to work all weekends from Saturday 21st November to Sunday 20th December, plus the final Christmas week dates. Full dates required:

• Saturday 21st November
• Sunday 22nd November
• Saturday 28th November
• Sunday 29th November
• Saturday 5th December
• Sunday 6th December
• Saturday 12th December
• Sunday 13th December
• Saturday 19th December
• Sunday 20th December
• Monday 21st December
• Tuesday 22nd December
• Wednesday 23rd December
• Thursday 24th December Approximate Hours
• Saturdays: around 9:30am–4:30pm
• Sundays: around 10:00am–3:30pm
• Monday 21st to Wednesday 23rd December: around 9:30am–4:30pm
• Christmas Eve: around 9:30am–1:30pm Exact times will be confirmed before the grotto goes live. Main Duties
• Welcome families into the Christmas Grotto
• Speak warmly and confidently with children and parents
• Stay in character as Father Christmas throughout the day
• Listen to children's Christmas wishes
• Hand out gifts
• Pose for family photos
• Help keep each session friendly, calm and magical
• Work with the View Garden Centre team to keep bookings running smoothly
• Represent View Garden Centre in a professional and positive way What We're Looking For
• Warm, friendly and patient personality
• Confident speaking with children and families
• Reliable and punctual
• Comfortable staying in character
• Comfortable posing for photos
• Professional and presentable
• Able to work the full list of required dates
• Previous Santa, acting, performing, children's entertainment, teaching, customer service or events experience would be helpful A current DBS certificate is preferred, but not essential, as View Garden Centre can arrange a DBS check for the right person. Appointment will be subject to suitable checks being completed. Own Santa suit is preferred, but not essential. Pay Paid hourly at a rate above National Minimum Wage. Location View Garden Centre Old Chelmsford Road Rayleigh / Wickford Essex SS11 8SJ